Water Supply and Distribution System Quiz

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What is the main function of a water supply and distribution system?

Provide heat to the building

Transport water from the source to the building (correct)

Generate electricity for the building

Control the air conditioning in the building

Which of the following is NOT a source of water as mentioned in the text?

Rainwater

Spring water

Natural Surface Water

Sea water (correct)

What makes rainwater an advantageous source for hot water supply systems?

It is always warm and ready to use

It is abundant and requires minimal treatment (correct)

It tastes better than other sources

It contains no impurities

Where does ground water come from?

Aquifers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common disadvantage of using natural surface water as a water source?

May contain impurities and contaminants Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason given in the text against using rainwater as a primary water source?

It requires a lot of treatment Signup and view all the answers

Why is ground water considered a principal source of water for domestic use in rural areas?

May have organic matter but requires minimal treatment Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Universal Solvent' refer to in the context of water supply systems?

'Universal Solvent' refers to the ability of water to dissolve many substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of water used for irrigation, industrial purposes, and community water supply?

Contains a large amount of bacteria, organic, and inorganic substances Signup and view all the answers

Which property of water allows it to stick together and pull itself together?

Surface tension Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which small sediment particles combine to form larger particles that can be removed by sedimentation?

Coagulation Signup and view all the answers

Which property of water allows it to climb up a surface against the pull of gravity?

Capillarity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process in which sediment particles collide and stick together?

Surface tension Signup and view all the answers

What does water treatment and purification aim to remove to make water suitable for specific uses?

Harmful substances Signup and view all the answers

Which property of water is described as the 'Universal Solvent'?

Dissolving ability Signup and view all the answers

What process releases trapped gases from water and enhances its taste by absorbing oxygen?

Aeration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the coagulation process in water treatment?

To make sediment particles capable of combining into larger particles Signup and view all the answers

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